Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice is a 2016 Americansuperhero film featuring the DC Comics characters Batman and Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder and distributed by Warner Bros. the film is a follow-up to 2013’s Man of Steel and is the second installment in the DC Extended Universe. It was written by Chris Terrio andDavid S. Goyer, and features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg,Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Gal Gadot. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the first live-action film to feature Batman and Superman together, as well as the first live-action cinematic portrayal ofWonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash.